Colin Povey insists Edgbaston is ready to take its place at the heart of world cricket as co-host of the ICC Champions Trophy for the next three weeks.

And Warwickshire’s chief executive today outlined his dream for June 23 – Edgbaston hosting a final involving England, coached by Ashley Giles with Ian Bell, Chris Woakes and Jonathan Trott in the team.

Many of the tournament’s biggest games will take place in Birmingham, including England v Australia (June 8) and India v Pakistan on (June 15). Then comes the final and how Warwickshire would love England to be there.

“Wouldn’t it be wonderful if England are in the final?” Povey said. “There has been plenty of banter flying around with Ash. The perfect scenario is a great tournament with the sun out, ending with England winning, coached by a former Bear with three Bears in the team.

“Who’s to say it won’t happen? There are some strong sides in the competition but England are one of them.”

With the 2019 World Cup to be staged in England, Edgbaston now has a great chance to showcase its qualities as a host stadium.

“The fact that we have been allocated the ICC Champions Trophy final, taking it out of London for the first time, suggests we are pretty well thought of,” Povey said.

“Now we have to keep doing what we do well while also moving forward.

“With the Pavilion End in place there are no major developments left but there are smaller areas to upgrade, in the Wyatt Stand, for example.

“For the Champions Trophy we upgraded the practice facilities and have also carried out work in the Aylesford and old Press Box stands.”